as in to mention
to make reference to or speak about briefly but specifically
when our hosts adverted to the lateness of the hour we took the hint, and prepared to leave
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for advert (to)
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This isn't the first time the public has become aware of C4, as the project was mentioned to be in development – alongside Project M0 – when it was reported that ZA/UM laid off staff and cancelled a Disco Elysium expansion in 2024.—
Faisal Kutty,
Newsweek,
11 Mar. 2025 -
That's not to mention Monday's stock market plunge, which saw the Dow Jones Industrial Average drop about 2% — more than erasing the gains since President Trump's inauguration.—
Scott Neuman,
NPR,
11 Mar. 2025
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Unless otherwise specified by the instructions on your liquid masking product, let the paint dry before attempting to remove the liquid masking tape.—
Kamron Sanders,
Better Homes & Gardens,
15 Mar. 2025
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Officials declined to specify why the immigrants were transferred, and the government has not said whether Guantanamo might be used again in the future.—
Rebecca Santana,
Chicago Tribune,
14 Mar. 2025
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The new policy allows Ferbert to skip the time-consuming step of asking the council for permission in the form of a briefing session that must be scheduled days in advance and publicly noticed.—
David Garrick,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
19 Mar. 2025
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Retailers often anticipate a bump in sales around dividend time each year and even small businesses notice the uptick.—
Shahar Ziv,
Forbes,
19 Mar. 2025
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Tsunoda was also in the mix for a promotion, but in the end, Red Bull placed Lawson alongside Verstappen for 2025, citing his ability to perform under pressure.—
Saajan Jogia,
Newsweek,
15 Mar. 2025
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Past public records requests for the recording, including from the Statesman, were denied, citing an ongoing investigation.—
Kevin Fixler,
Idaho Statesman,
15 Mar. 2025
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Studies indicate that mindfulness practitioners are less susceptible to misinformation, as meditation fosters rational thinking and deliberate decision-making.—
Felicia Jackson,
Forbes,
19 Mar. 2025
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Adventure quickly turned deadly as smoke rising from a crater lake indicated that something was very wrong.—
Michelle Lee,
People.com,
19 Mar. 2025
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Some astutely noted how, in a world without enforceable contracts, there is more upside than downside to breaking a promise.—
Ann Rutledge,
Forbes,
17 Mar. 2025
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What’s more, Castilla notes that our tap water commonly contains chemicals like chlorine (or chloramine); minerals such as calcium and magnesium that can leave a residue on the skin; and impurities such as heavy metals or pesticides.—
Kristine Thomason,
Vogue,
16 Mar. 2025
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Religious Easter Quotes Bible quotes about the resurrection are a perfect fit for Easter.—
Kara Nesvig,
Parents,
17 Mar. 2025
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Pete Rizzo — aka The Bitcoin Historian on X/Twitter — recently quoted Dorsey speculating that Bitcoin might be the currency of AI with the rationale that autonomous agents of AI will gravitate toward zero-friction transactions.—
Tor Constantino,
Forbes,
17 Mar. 2025
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“Advert (to).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/advert%20%28to%29. Accessed 22 Mar. 2025.
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